\015 I have a Sony VGN-A190 laptop with an 80GB drive.\015\012I'm trying to determine the best upgrade drive to buy.\015\012What the maximum size (120GB or higher?)\015\012Can I use a 5400 or 7200 RPM drive?\015

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In your laptop you cant upgrade your hard drive. Go for the web search for upgrade options , try it in sony web site please inform to fixya.com for any other porb.

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